South Dublin County Council are set to install CCTV cameras in Lucan to nab drive-by dumpers.

Tandy's Lane in West Dublin has attracted large amounts of illegal dumping, most of the litter being thrown from passing cars.

The news comes in response to a question tabled by Councillor William Lavelle at this month's meeting of the Lucan area SDCC committee, The Lucan Echo reports.

Cllr Lavelle had asked the Chief Executive for an update on the feasibility of using CCTV to deter the dumping.

The council replied that although Tandy's Lane features several blind corners and bends that would make it difficult to surveille via CCTV, they have decided to install two cameras on the only straight stretch of the road.

The said that they also plan to increase the visibility of the Warden Service, with patrols driving around the area in a bid to catch fly-tippers.

Signage will also be put up informing drivers of the presence of the cameras.

Cllr Lavelle told The Echo, "I hope that my efforts will help in deterring the disgusting recent trend of fly-tipping along Tandy's Lane."